Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2729: 560: Mastering Life and Death, True Immortal God! Five Legendary Dragon Species!
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
"Very well, let us have a conversation then."
Levi extended an invitation to the Despair Monarch, bringing him into the Black Dragon Mansion.
The crisis was averted as the Daydreamer returned to his dwelling at the Dreamland Steeple within the Black Dragon Territory.
His presence served a dual purpose: overseeing the progress of his members over the past years and acting as a silent deterrent against the Despair Monarch.
Confronted by a level-10 powerhouse possessing incredibly sharp senses, Levi chose not to conceal anything, opting instead for complete transparency.
Upon gaining a deeper understanding of Levi, the Despair Monarch felt a flicker of astonishment, impressed by the younger man's audacity.
A lengthy dialogue ensued between the two.
Their topics ranged from various Nightmare Monarchs to the deities of the astral realm, including the Heavenly Father.
The Despair Monarch revealed that its desire to consume the faith-lands of this True God stemmed from the suffering it endured at the hands of the Church of Holy Light during its youth.
It was not a creature that would tolerate being mistreated.
As the ages passed, their mutual animosity had only deepened.
Levi felt a profound sense of empathy toward this situation.
In his own youth, his heart had been scarred several times by the persecutions of the Church of Holy Light.
It was only due to his own broad-minded nature that he had not pursued a path of bloody vengeance after attaining power.
A more petty individual would have succumbed to a madness of revenge long ago.
The Despair Monarch sensed immense potential within Levi.
On multiple occasions, Levi had used a level 8 body to topple level 9 opponents.
Currently, he even possessed the aura of one favored by the destiny of Nora.
Making an enemy of such a figure would be a tactical error.
Aware that Levi was searching for bloodline crystals related to perception, the Monarch decided to shift the burden elsewhere and shared all the intelligence it possessed.
Though they had started as adversaries, the two found themselves engaged in a surprisingly pleasant rapport.
Whether they harbored secret motives remained a mystery.
Regardless, an agreement was reached for the two to support and watch over one another within the Nightmare World.
As the Despair Monarch prepared to depart, it laughed and remarked:
"Sir Levi, you may stay here; there is no need to escort me out."
"I look forward to a successful cooperation."
Levi stood by as the Despair Monarch faded into the distance.
Soon after, the Daydreamer’s form manifested.
"This is a positive outcome. A visible friend is far better than a visible foe... This Despair Monarch is capable of both ambition and restraint, which is quite impressive. It is no wonder it could contend with the Heavenly Father for so long. However, you must remain cautious when dealing with such an entity."
Levi replied, "I appreciate the advice, senior. When I move against those Nightmare Overlords next, I will need to ask for your assistance once more."
Following the encounter with the Despair Monarch, Levi realized that securing a perception-type mythical level bloodline crystal from it was out of the question.
According to the data provided by the Tyrant of Horror, there existed another perception-based Nightmare Monarch.
Its true form was that of the Mind Dragon, a formidable mythical beast.
However, Levi dismissed the idea immediately, choosing to abandon that path.
Taking on such a creature would be as grueling as fighting the high gods themselves.
Even at level 10, success would be far from guaranteed.
The failures of those like Gargamel and Wagner served as a warning.
Cultivation required a steady, grounded approach, taken one step at a time!
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Nora Calendar, Year 1512.
The Blood Battle had reached its 1400th year.
Time moved relentlessly.
Nine years vanished in the blink of an eye.
Levi and the Daydreamer set out on a trek through the Nightmare World.
Their destination was the Sky Dream Realm.
The Daydreamer cast a grand illusion to shield their actions from heavenly detection.
With overwhelming force, Levi executed the early-stage level 9 Sky Dream Dominator.
With the Daydreamer supporting the operation, all evidence of the killing was perfectly erased.
It would take significant time for the Monarchs backing these Dominators to notice anything was amiss.
By the time they realized the truth, the deed would be done and irreversible.
Levi might even reach level 10 before they could act.
By then, it would be far too late for them to intervene.
Following this success, the mid-level 9 Death Poison Overlord and the early level 9 Divine Head Ghost Spider were also hunted down by Levi.
The Corpse Sea Green Fly proved to be the most elusive target.
It possessed an incredibly sharp sense of Danger Perception.
Levi had to exert considerable effort to corner and kill it.
Furthermore, the hunt was nearly exposed by its ally, the Horror Dominator.
Levi was forced to act with decisive speed.
In the process, he also captured a member of the Nightmare Dragon Clan.
The Horror Dominator’s true form was a Ghost Dragon, which also fell within the perception category.
Levi had originally avoided this target to prevent a conflict with the Dragon Clan.
Within those nine years, five Overlord-level beings were slain.
Levi was well aware that this would lead to a major escalation.
Yet, he had no alternative.
The advancement of his perception dimension could not be postponed indefinitely.
Even the Crimson Emperor Dragon had already progressed to the mid-level 9 stage.
Risk is an inherent part of the path.
If the rewards outweigh the dangers and suit his current needs, the risk is justified.
Now possessing the bloodline crystals of the Dream Worm, Nine-tailed Giant Scorpion, Divine Head Ghost Spider, Corpse Sea Green Fly, and the Ghost Dragon, Levi expressed his deep gratitude to the Daydreamer. He then returned to the Ancient Dragon Continent to begin his breakthrough.
To have a legendary wizard willing to fight alongside him and manage the aftermath was an incredible boon.
Reflecting on his journey of Cultivation, he realized he had been blessed with many such mentors.
There was the Black Abyss Sovereign, who was more than just a teacher.
The kind-hearted neighbor, Lady Rowling.
The Earth Saint who had protected the Ancient Dragon Continent.
Gullwig, whose care was more maternal than his own mother's.
The ultimate mentor and powerhouse, Edmund!
And of course, the Ancestor Wizard Sauron.
Without the Four Treasures of Sauron and the Dark Ancient Tower, his current standing would be impossible.
Levi carried the weight of these friendships in his soul.
Whether these connections were based on inheritance or mutual benefit did not matter.
One should judge by deeds, not by hidden thoughts.
Every act of kindness deserved to be remembered and repaid tenfold in the future!
A year later, with all preparations finalized, Levi entered a new period of secluded Cultivation.